Andean Pericote vs flat-leaved scalewort

Phyllotis andium compared with Radula complanata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote flat-leaved scalewort
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Marchantiophyta (liverwort)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Porellales (Porellales)
Family Cricetidae Radulaceae
Genus Phyllotis Radula
Species Phyllotis andium Radula complanata

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

flat-leaved scalewort

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote flat-leaved scalewort
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

flat-leaved scalewort

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Andean Pericote

The Andean Pericote (Phyllotis andium) is a species in the genus Phyllotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

flat-leaved scalewort

No description available.

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